BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL TRUST
Welcome of international students on arrival in the country including providing assistance with finding accommodation. Organising sightseeing trips. The running of "Local Link" scheme to introduce international students to local Christian families. Invite international students to discussion groups and other events to investigate the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £21,213 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £111,702 and expenditure of £90,389. Free reserves increased to £29,201, which remains below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure (£42,500). The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainty regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one of the trustees made a loan to the charity of £12,000, with no interest payable on the loan or a specified repayment period. £4,000 was repaid during the year, leaving £8,000 outstanding at the year end. The remainder was repaid in November 2025.” — page 17
Trustees
- Joanne Appletonchair
- ANDREW STREET
- Christine Rogers
- Dickson Asamoan-Owusu
- Esther Champion-Howard
- John Michael Wall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £112k | £90k |
| 31/08/2024 | £114k | £108k |
| 31/08/2023 | £129k | £86k |
| 31/08/2022 | £78k | £75k |
| 31/08/2021 | £69k | £74k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £21,213 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £111,702 and expenditure of £90,389. Free reserves increased to £29,201, which remains below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure (£42,500). The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainty regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BURDEN TRUST | 1 | £64k |
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| REDEEMER WORTHING LTD | 1 | £22k |
| FREE METHODIST CHURCH, FULWOOD | 1 | £17k |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE SIMMONS AND SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE
- UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL STUDENTS' UNION
- INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST
- TRINITY COLLEGE BRISTOL LIMITED
- 63RD BRISTOL (ST ANDREW WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW) SCOUT GROUP
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL TRUST | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE | £7.5m | — | 6 | within | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL STUDENTS' UNION | £7.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY COLLEGE BRISTOL LIMITED | £3.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 63RD BRISTOL (ST ANDREW WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW) SCOUT GROUP | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |